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Compare And Contrast Chicago And A Raisin In The Sun

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Lorraine Hansberry's drama A Raisin in the Sun takes place in the 1950s on Chicago's South Side. The play illustrates the lifestyle of an African American family dealing with financial troubles. Lena (Mama), her son Walter Lee, his wife Ruth, their son Travis, and Lena's daughter Beneatha are the play's key figures. Both the movie and the play displays an excellent picture of life in South Side Chicago, but the movie's representation portrays the authors purpose more accurately. This is due to the film's visual presentation of body language and facial expressions, which provides additional insight into the characters and situations throughout the film. One specific example is when Mama returns home to announce that she has made a down payment
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